Syncope (SIN'ko-pe) is temporary loss of consciousness and posture, described as "fainting" or "passing out." It's usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain. ... What causes syncope? ... may be needed to rule out other cardiac causes of syncope.
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Alternate Name(s): Passed out; Lightheadedness - fainting; Syncope; Vasovagal ... Fainting may occur while you are urinating, having a bowel movement (especially if straining), coughing strenuously, or when you have been standing in one place too long. Fainting can also be related to fear, severe pain, or emotional distress. ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003092.htm#Com...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003092.htm#Common%20Causes
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Vasovagal Syncope ... syncope, vasovagal syncope, neurocardiogenic syncope, causes, fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, seizure, symptoms, treatment ... What causes fainting (syncope)?
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www.medicinenet.com/fainting/article.htm
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Causes of Syncope including triggers, underlying medical cause of Syncope, risk factors, and what causes Syncope. ... Misdiagnosis of Medication Causes of Syncope...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/syncope/causes.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/syncope/causes.htm
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Causes of Syncope:; Listed below are some of the possible causes of Syncope as a symptom. The list below whilst comprehensive, may be incomplete. Various drugs or substances also may cause your symptoms. You may also want to refer to our list of drug side effects.
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/causes/syncope.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/causes/syncope.htm
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What causes syncope? ... There are many causes of syncope. If blood does not circulate properly, or the autonomic nervous system does not work the way it should, changes in blood pressure and heart rate can cause fainting. Metabolic abnormalities and anemia may also cause syncope.
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my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/electric/syncope...
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Evaluating cardiac syncope - First let's make sure you don't die ... What causes syncope? ... We will deal first with the cardiac causes of syncope, since these are the causes of syncope that can be fatal. There are two major varieties of cardiac syncope: obstructive cardiac lesions, and cardiac arrhythmias.
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heartdisease.about.com/cs/arrhythmias/a/Syncope1.htm
heartdisease.about.com/cs/arrhythmias/a/Syncope1.htm
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Syncope(fainting) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ... What is Syncope?; Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden decline in blood flow to the brain. It may be caused by an irregular cardiac rate or rhythm or by changes of blood volume...
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/syncope/syncope.htm
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/syncope/syncope.htm
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Syncope (medicine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Syncope (pronounced /ˈsɪŋkəpi/ ) is the medical term for fainting , a sudden, usually temporary, loss of consciousness generally caused by insufficient oxygen in the brain either through cere...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncope_(medicine)
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